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CVE-2017-0022

6.5 · MEDIUMActively Exploited

Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows Serv…

Published Mar 17, 2017CWE-119EPSS 18.07%

Overview

CVE-2017-0022 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 17, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows Server 2016; and Windows Vista SP2 improperly handles objects in memory, allowing attackers to test for files on disk via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft XML Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/96069Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1038014Ref0patch.blogspot.com/2017/09/exploit-kit-rendezvous-and-cve-2017-0022.htmlRefportal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0022Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/96069Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1038014Ref0patch.blogspot.com/2017/09/exploit-kit-rendezvous-and-cve-2017-0022.htmlRefportal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0022CISAwww.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0022

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0022?

CVE-2017-0022 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 17, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2017-0022?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-0022?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-0022?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-0022 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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